From French idiome and Late Latin idioma, from Greek idiōma, meaning a peculiarity or special form of expression, from idios, “one's own.”
From French idiome and Late Latin idioma, from Greek idiōma, meaning a peculiarity or special form of expression, from idios, “one's own.”
What does idiom mean?
Idiom most often means a fixed expression whose meaning cannot be worked out from the separate words alone.
Is every phrase an idiom?
No. A literal phrase such as open the door is not an idiom unless it has a learned meaning as a whole expression.
Can idiom mean a dialect?
Yes. In formal use, idiom can mean the characteristic language or way of speaking of a place, group, or period.
What is an idiom in programming?
In programming, an idiom is a familiar way of writing a small construct so that the code feels natural in that language.
Where does idiom come from?
Idiom comes through French and Latin from Greek idiōma, a peculiarity or special form of expression.